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SCHIAVONE, Michael Michael Schiavone, 52, of Windsor Locks, died Sunday (March 6, 2005). Born in Hartford, son of the late William and Helen (Fabrycki) Schiavone. He lived most of his life in the Hartford area. For many years he was employed by the Security Department with Hartford Hospital. He is survived by three sons, Michael Schiavone, Jr., Andrew Schiavone, both of Windsor Locks, Christopher Schiavone of Palm Desert, CA; two brothers, John Schiavone of Middletown, James Schiavone of Hartford; and a sister, Judy Schiavone of Rocky Hill.

Some of the items expected to be discussed at the NFL's annual meetings, today through Thursday in Palm Desert, Calif.: Instant replay: Might be the only matter that receives action. Competition committee is expected to recommend that current instant replay system be extended three more years. Realignment: Owners aren't expected to do much more than narrow the current crop of 30 plans to a more manageable number. The league has a self-imposed deadline of June 1 for approving a plan that will create eight four-team divisions.

Three places we wish we were last week, three places we're glad we weren't and three we'd like to be this week: Yea Palm Desert, Calif.: Lee and Tiger and Bear. Oh my! Canton, Ohio: Big Strong Men in Bad Yellow Jackets: Autumn's Groundhog Day. Norwich: Rocket test-fires with Navigators. All systems go. Nay Arlington, Texas: Question for Red Sox: Do you know the way, sans Jose? Arlington, Texas: Hey Carl, where was all that power last year? Cincinnati: Did you hear Jim Bowden's 9/11 rant?

Friday 12:20 p.m. President Ford's casket arrives at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Palm Desert, Calif. Betty Ford and the family will have a private prayer service. 4:20 p.m. Public repose begins at St. Margaret's. Saturday 9 a.m. Departure ceremony from St. Margaret's. 5:20 p.m. Ford's body arrives at Andrews Air Force Base, traveling to the U.S. Capitol. 6:20 p.m. The casket will be carried up the east steps of the Capitol to the door of the House of Representatives.

REILLY, Marion (Kearns) Marion (Kearns) Reilly, 86, of Palm Desert, CA and former Hartford native died, in Thousand Oaks, CA. She was the widow of John M. Reilly. She was born in Windsor Locks, daughter of the late Louis and Josephine (Zace) Kearns and had lived in Hartford for most of her life before moving to California in 1996. Prior to her retirement, Marion worked for The Institute of Living for 20 years. She was a former communicant of St. Lawrence O'Toole Church. She is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Crowley and her husband, Thomas of California, Judith Roberts and her husband, Fred of North Carolina and Kathleen Sagarino of Virginia; two sisters, Lillian Collins of Farmington, and Geraldine Schaefenberg of Alabama; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter.

SCHILPP. Charles A. Schilpp, 69, of Palm Desert, Calif., formerly of Berkeley Heights, N.J., and Wellesley, Mass., died Dec. 3, 1994. He was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen T. (Foley) Schilpp. He was an insurance executive for Travelers Insurance Co., Boston, Mass., and also Associated Aviation Underwriters, Summit, N.J. He is survived by three sisters, Elizabeth A. Burke of Scottsdale, Ariz.; Joan M. Cronin of Seekonk, Mass., and Mary G. Schilpp of Ashland, Mass.; a brother, David W. Schilpp of Lynn, Mass.